神功

shéngōng

noun #28,118

Measure Word

一种神功 zhǒng

Meanings

1 divine power
2 miraculous skill
3 supernatural ability
4 amazing powers

Characters

divine; spirit; god; supernatural

skill; merit; achievement; work

Examples

他练就了一身神功。

Tā liànjiù le yīshēn shéngōng.

He cultivated a body full of miraculous skills.

这位武林高手拥有神功。

Zhèwèi wǔlín gāoshǒu yōngyǒu shéngōng.

This martial arts master possesses amazing powers.

Tips

culture

神功 is a staple term in wuxia (武侠) fiction and martial arts culture. Characters who master a 神功 typically gain superhuman abilities. The term carries an air of mystery and legend.

Stroke Order

神 shén

功 gōng